Community Senior Services

Community Senior Services offer community-based programs for seniors that promote health and well-being and assist seniors to continue to live independently in the community while maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. These services are offered throughout Southern Health-Santé Sud by a variety of community agencies including:

Services to Seniors - organized by a coordinator and may vary slightly from community to community. Services may include:

companion and/or transportation services

home maintenance services such as laundry, housekeeping and maintenance

Congregate Meal Programs - offer you the opportunity to enjoy a well-balanced, affordable meal in a social setting. Many programs also offer meals on wheels for those that are unable to physically attend to the program for health reasons. Volunteers are a vital part of the program. We encourage you to participate in preparing, setting up or clean-up. For more information about congregate meals, contact your local Congregate Meal Program coordinator.

Senior Centres - are a community hub where older adults meet for programs which may include:

fitness

exercise

leadership development

health promotion

advocacy

education

retirement planning

caregiver resources

social and recreational programming

volunteer opportunities

For more information about Senior Centres, contact your local Senior Centres coordinator.

Adult Day Programs - provide home care clients with social and recreational opportunities. This maximizes your independence while providing relief to your caregivers. For more information contact your local Case Coordinator - Home Care.

Support to Seniors in Group Living - provides a range of services for you or your loved one while in group living or elderly persons’ housing. Examples of how this program can help you include: